A review by rachachisaur
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

adventurous dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No

4.0

It’s not a fun time, not even for a moment, but it’s well written and satisfyingly complex with intrigue and plots. 

Side note, not factored into my Star rating: I absolutely hated the way the male narrator voiced female characters. It didn’t fit them at all and was borderline insulting to their characterization.